Overview

The first of its kind in the state of Florida, the Writing and Rhetoric program of University of Central Florida is part of a growing trend of such majors nationwide. In our program, you will:

Gain in-depth writing and rhetorical knowledge relevant to effective and ethical communication in the 21st century

Become prepared for a range of grad/professional programs and jobs that involve the analysis, creation, editing, and coordination of texts

Hone a number related skills and habits, including research, collaboration, problem solving, project management, and adaptability

Take courses with nationally recognized and engaging faculty

Enjoy access to helpful advising and involvement opportunities.

Student Learning Outcomes

Through their work in the B.A., students should learn to do the following:

define rhetoric and demonstrate an understanding of rhetorical and writing theories;

identify the relational components of rhetorical situations and the larger conversations, activities, and environments in which they are embedded;

recognize and exemplify rhetorical features—including genres, language conventions, and methods of delivery—employed in civic and professional discourse communities;

comparatively analyze rhetorical choices and writing strategies used in a variety of civic and professional discourse communities;

develop carefully researched, rhetorically appropriate, and stylistically polished arguments for a range of audiences, forums, and occasions;

write with and for various technologies and media, including digital, attending to the verbal and visual elements of the texts they produce;

openly collaborate and negotiate with others to plan, produce, and evaluate professional and civic texts;

be more aware of and reflective about writing identities, processes, rhetorical choices, and values;

identify and make responsive choices concerning the cultural and ethical dimensions of writing, including the forms writing takes, the values it promotes, and the effects it enables;

contribute to the responsible management of texts produced in discourse communities of which students are members;

be prepared to apply and flexibly adapt rhetorical and writing knowledge to the changing dynamics of workplace and civic environments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing and Rhetoric Foundations

Rhetorical Traditions

Cultural Rhetorics

Literacy and Technology

Topics in Writing & Literacy Studies

Writing Across Difference

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

Online Deadlines:

Fall: May 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

Library Science Creative Writing Liberal Arts View 558 other Bachelors in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit the online application

Official transcripts, graduation certificates and/or leaving exam results for all international and U.S. secondary schools (high schools) attended. Refer to our Country Reference Guide for a list of secondary school credentials required by country.

Certified literal translation for any documentation submitted in a language other than English, if applicable

All official AICE, AP, Cambridge AS/A level scores, CLEP and IB scores, if applicable

Official SAT or ACT

Submit proof of English proficiency, if required

Submit required immigration documentation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22482 USD / year

≈ 22482 USD / year
Out-of-State

22482 USD / year

≈ 22482 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5954 USD / year

≈ 5954 USD / year

Living costs

Orlando

United States

1111 - 1939 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Student Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Orlando

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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